English word retribution comes from Latin tribuo, and later Latin retribuo (I give back, return or repay (money). I recompense.)
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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tribuo | Latin (lat) | (transitive) I grant, bestow.. (transitive) I yield, give up, concede, allow. |
retribuo | Latin (lat) | I give back, return or repay (money). I recompense. |
retribution | English (en) | Punishment inflicted in the spirit of moral outrage or personal vengeance. |